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The giant ticket raised on New Year's Eve by GAEF.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
News from the Director 2
New & Renewing Members 3
Chamber Events 4 - 11
Members in the News 12- 13
Legislative News 14 - 15
Leading with Reading 16
Podcast 17
Tech News 18
Health Corner 19
Contact Us 20
From the Executive Director
Dear Members,
Do you want to more productive this year? How about smarter?, happier, more productive? Would you like your
employees to be more productive, smarter, more motivated and happier? Of course you do! What's the secret? Well,
for one company, the answer came in the form of implementing a program called 'The First Fifteen Reading
Program.'
Imagine walking into the office first thing in the morning, coffee in hand, to no computer screens
glowing, no phones or tablets buzzing, and everyone with their nose buried into a real, physical book!
Here’s The First 15 in a nutshell:
What? A program that encourages and allows all firm employees to charge 15 minutes a day to
reading a nonfiction book.
Why? Improve office morale, foster a culture that embraces lifelong learning, and improve firm
production and revenue!
How? Provide a library of nonfiction books for firm employees to read for 15 minutes at the start of
each work day. It’s that simple!
Here's what Chet Buchman, managing partner of Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Lloyd, LLC and founder
of The First 15 reading program has to say about the program he started. "At my firm, we believe that a key
component in overcoming the constantly changing and complex accounting profession is a commitment to helping
our team members improve. We believe that our people are our most important asset, and our firm has always
fostered a culture of investing in the talent we have to help them grow, and foster a culture of lifelong learning.
There are several different ways in which we do this, including a mentoring program for all staff,
specialized training to help team members grow their careers, and continually looking for various
opportunities to serve our clients. However, one of the most successful, and unique, programs that our
firm has implemented is our reading program. This simple concept allows our team members to read a
nonfiction book for the first 15 minutes of every workday and the benefits have proven to be countless."
Even if decide that this method isn't for you or for your team, I like the idea of embracing a non-traditional method
for improving efficiency, morale and and productivity. As we enter a new decade against an ever changing and
complex landscape, the idea of a) making time; b) building momentum and c) being flexible will position you for
success.
Here's to 2020 and beyond.
Onward and upward,
Georgina
Thank You Renewing Members!
Antietam Realty, Inc.
CFP&M Insurance Agency
Corning Credit Union
The Dapper House Barbershop, LLC
The Eagle Construction Company
Edward Jones-Todd Streett, AAMS®, Financial
Advisor
Greencastle-Antrim Education Foundation
Hagerstown Suns
Joy El
Kuddle Kennels
Mi Tierra Linda
Negley's Well Drilling, Inc./Negley's Clean Water
Center
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.
Project Big Love
Senator Judy Ward
Sunnyway Diner
VerStandig Media
Zimmerman & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
We appreciate your continued partnership!
Heritage Christmas Wrap-up
Antrim Township M&T Bank
Heritage Christmas Tree Entertainment
Antrim Way Honda McCrea Heating &
Christmas Bells Air Services
Small Business Saturday
Antrim Insurance
Agency, Inc. Orrstown Bank
Home Tour
Taste of the Holidays
Blaise Alexander Peak Performance
Chevrolet Physical Therapy
Lights of Love Santa's Mailbox
Borough of Premier HVAC
Greencastle Decorating
Heritage Christmas Tree
Smeltz Insurance &
F&M Trust Financial Services
Pictures with Santa
State Farm
Fran Kenawell Light it Up
State Farm Waste Management
Light It Up Uncle Bean
Ganoe Paving Herald-Mail Media WellSpan Health
Free Parking Tree Lighting Luminaries
Graphics Universal, Inc. Keystone Ford West Penn Power
Brochure Horse & Wagon Ride
Postage
Lumber Direct APX Mitchell Machine Shop
Franklin County Visitors Bureau Holiday House The Center of Balance
The Jewelry Shop
Century Inc.
Manitowoc Sponsorship
opportunities Corelle Brands
Gold Sponsors still available: Del Martin Screen Printing
** Entertainment **
Bell Insurance Dick, Stein, Schemel, Wine & Frey
** Gold, Silver & Bronze **
E.L.M. Shoes Be part of this treasured Greencastle Eye Care Center
Mikie's Ice Cream & Green Cow Gifts community event!
Kuddle Kennels
Call the Chamber today!
Silver Sponsors 717-597-4610. SEK, CPAs & Advisors
E.L.M. Department Store Vogue to Vintage, LLC
Bronze Sponsors Patron Sponsors
Shop Small Sweepstakes Winners
Stephanie Ziebarth N. Allison
And the Street
Marie Martin Grant Shook
winners Road
are... Pat Sellers Antrim Church
Road
These lucky winners shopped at five different Chamber businesses
between November 30 and December 15th and won cash!
Light It Up Contest
And the winner is.....
the Todd Home at 7348 Kuhn Rd with 353 votes!! The total
voting tally equals $705 with 100% of the money to be donated
to to the G-A Food Pantry.
Congratulations to the Todd's and thank you to all the
participants and to our sponsors:
Fran Kenawell-State Farm and
Steve Smeltz-State Farm.
Hometown Heroes Banner Project
Key Events Coming in
April 11, 2020, Saturday - Annual Craft Beer & Wine Fest
May though September, 2020 - 3rd Saturdays in the Square
June 5, Friday, 2020 - 32nd Annual Golf Tournament
July 10 & 11, Friday & Saturday, 2020 - 53rd Annual Sidewalk Days
October 1, Annual Banquet
November 12, Thursday,2020 - Heritage Christmas Taste of the Holidays
November 20, Friday, 2020 - Heritage Christmas Tree Lighting
November 21, Saturday, 2020 - Heritage Christmas Parade
December 4 & 11, Fridays, 2020 - Heritage Christmas in the Square
December 13, Sunday, 2020 - Heritage Christmas Home Tour
Updates from the IRS
Standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks)
beginning January 1, 2020 will be:
57.5 cents per mile driven for business use, down one half of a cent;
17 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes, down three cents, and
14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations.
IRS Releases New Form W-4
The IRS has been promising a new version of Form W-4, Employee's Withholding
Certificate, for some months, and it recently published it, with a brief
announcement in its e-News service. Allowances are no longer used for the
redesigned Form W-4 to increase transparency, simplicity and accuracy. A few of
the visual changes that were made include:
It is now a full page.
There are no withholding allowances (which is why the title of the form changed
to "Employee’s Withholding Certificate").
Steps 1 through 5 to guide employees through the form.
Instructions, worksheets, and tables follow the first page.
Form W-4 Resources:
This information is
The new Form W-4
shared from
The IRS W-4 FAQ
G-ACC member,
The IRS Form W-4 information page
Keystone Payroll.
Please update your membership info.
We value each member of the Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commmerce. To
serve our members well, it is important that we have your company's correct
contact information. Please take a moment to fill out the following form to ensure
that your information is up-to-date.
Business Category (Choose 2)
Company Name * Accounting & Tax Services
__________________________________________________________ Advertising, Graphic Design & Marketing
Street Address * Arts, Culture & Entertainment
__________________________________________________________ Auto/Truck Sales & Service
City, State, Zip* Banking & Financial Services
__________________________________________________________ Business Services (Consulting, Staffing, Payroll, etc.)
Community Organizations
Mailing Address if Different from Above Construction & Building Services
Street Address ______________________________________ Education & Child Care
City, State, Zip ______________________________________ Event Planning & Venues
Government & Elected Officials
Telephone* ______________________________________ Healthcare, Fitness & Wellness
FAX ______________________________________ Home-Garden Maintenance & Improvement
Main Contact* _____________________________________ Individual
Contact Title * _____________________________________ Industrial Manufacturing & Distribution
Contact Email * _____________________________________ Insurance
Contact Phone * ______________________________________ Legal & Settlement Services
News & Media
Billing Contact If Different from Above Personal Services
Billing Name ______________________________________ Pet & Veterinary Services
Billing Phone ______________________________________ Professional Services
Billing Email ______________________________________ Real Estate Sales & Property Management
Religious Organizations & Churches
Website Address * Restaurants, Fast Food & Food Service
__________________________________________________________ Retail & Shopping
Facebook Address Senior Care & Services and Retirement
__________________________________________________________ Communities
Business Description * (10 Words or Less) Sports & Recreation
___________________________________________________________ Technology, Mobile & Computer Services
___________________________________________________________ Travel, Tourism & Transportation
Utilities, Waste Removal, Heating Oil
This form can be printed and returned to the Chamber via post (PO Box 175,
Greencastle PA 17225) or email to info@greencastlepachamber.org. The form is alsp
available on-line HERE.
Travel in 2020
The Amalfi Coast is a captivating combination of great beauty and gripping
drama: coastal mountains dotted with picturesque towns and lush forests
plunge into the sea. UNESCO had the entire area declared a World Heritage
Site in 1997 for its unarguable beauty and uniqueness of its natural
landscape. Mountains erupt from the waters of the Mediterranean and
pastel-painted buildings cascade down cliffs. This is the Amalfi Coast – a
handful of villages that will be the backdrop for your journey. Travel the
amazing Amafli coast, taking in the view that inspired countless artists
and gain historical perspectives. From your home hotel in Maioriare, visit
Positano and Ravello, cross the Gulf of Naples to visit the enchanting Isle
of Capri. Take in the archaeological sites of Herculaneum and Pompeii, and
the Greek ruins of Paestum. End this amazing experience in Rome as all
roads in Italy lead to Rome.!
HIGHLIGHTS
Amalfi Coast
Ravello
Naples
Capri
Optional:
Salerno & Pasteum
PompeiiRome2020 Events & Sponsorships
Sponsor a Breakfast
Sponsorship comes with 2 complimentary tickets for breakfast and an
opportunity to speak for 5-10 minutes ($200)
3rd Saturdays in the Square (May-Sept)
Signature Sponsor ($1000), Music Sponsor ($350)
Craft Beer & Wine Fest
Signature ($2500), Mug ($1200), Band ($1200), Map ($1000),
Volunteer ($1000), Wine ($1000), Tee-Shirt ($1000)
Golf Tournament
Food Sponsor, Breakfast Sponsor, Cart Sponsor, Putting Green Contest
Sponsor, Beverage Sponsor, Hole In One Sponsor, Longest Drive, Prize
Sponsor, Closet to the Pin(4), Snack Sponsor,
Volunteer Sponsor, Hole Sponsor (36)
Sidewalk Days
Signature Sponsor ($1500), Entertainment Sponsor ($500) (3) Volunteer
Sponsor ($500) (2), Kids Zone ($500) (2) ,Map Sponsor (500), Fire/Police Gift
Certificates ($500), Comfort Station ($500),
Support ($250), Friend (any).
Annual Banquet & Silent Auction
Event Sponsor, Reception Sponsor, Dessert Sponsor, Entertainment Sponsor,
Beverage Sponsor, Silent Auction Items
Heritage Christmas
Tree Lighting, Lights of Love, Pictures with Santa, Holiday House, Santa's
Mailbox, Home Tour, Horse and Wagon, Entertainment, Decorating, Postage,
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Small Business Saturday, Parking, Luminary, and more!Members in the News True Value Transitions to Ace Hardware Greencastle True Value Hardware has become Greencastle Ace Hardware. Located at 785 S Washington St. Ace proclaims, "Same Great People, Same Great Service, Same Great Store!" BB&T and SunTrust Announces Complete Merger Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced the completion of the merger of equals between BB&T Corporation and SunTrust Banks, Inc., effective Dec. 6, 2019. Truist is the sixth largest U.S. commercial bank, serving approximately 10 million consumer households and a full range of business clients, with leading market share in many of the most attractive, high-growth markets in the country. More HERE. O'Donnel Announces Retirement Pat O’Donnell, executive vice president for WellSpan Health and president of WellSpan Summit Health, has announced his plans to retire at the end of June 2020.“As you can imagine, my decision comes with an absolute mix of emotion; serving this organization for the past 34 years has been my greatest honor and privilege, and yet I am excited to move into the next phase of life with my family,” he said. “This is the right time.” The longstanding and influential leader has served the local health system since 1985, holding roles including Controller of Chambersburg Hospital, Chief Financial Officer for Summit Health, and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Summit Health. He became President and CEO of Summit Health in July 2013. Credit: Public Opinion. For the full article click HERE. Antrim Township Acquires 66 Acres The Antrim Township Board of Supervisors plans to expand the largest recreational area in the municipality with the purchase of an adjacent tract of 66 acres owned by the Buchanan family at the cost of about a half-million dollars.The land lies north of Antrim Township Community Park, and plans include a new entrance to Martin’s Mill Bridge Park. Click HERE for the full article by Herald-Mail Media's Joyce Nowell.
Keystone Health Holds Ribbon Cutting
Keystone Health celebrated a ribbon cutting at the new building at 111 Chambers Dr. The facility
houses Keystone Urgent Care, Keystone Pediatric Developmental Center, Keystone Community Health
Services/Infectious Diseases, Keystone Pediatric Dental and Keystone administration offices.
Pictured from left to right: Mike Ross, Neil Suders (Chamber of Commerce), Dave Grant (Keystone Health), Dr. Michael Colli (Keystone Health), Commissioner
Bob Thomas, Joanne Cochran (Keystone Health), Sam King (Keystone Health), Kibreab Gudeta (Keystone board of directors), John McElwee (Keystone Health).
Florness Among Most Innovative
Congratulations to Fastenal President & CEO Dan Florness, who
was recently named one of Forbes' Most Innovative Leaders.
“It’s really a reflection of the entire Blue Team, not any one
individual,” he said.
Forbes' 2019 ranking of the 100 most innovative business leaders was based on a measurement of four
essential leadership qualities of top founders and CEOs: media reputation for innovation, social
connections, track record for value creation, and investor reputation for value creation.
Horizon Goodwill Relocates
Outlet Store
Opening Thursday, January 2, 2020, Horizon Goodwill's Outlet Store is now located behind
Horizon Goodwill’s Corporate Center at 14515 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown.
The hours of operation are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Blue Heron Events Purchases Property
Two years in the making, the sale of the former Rescue
Hose Co. Special Events Center at 407 S. Washington
St., Greencastle has been completed. Owners of the
center, Denise and Paul Hutchison also run From
Scratch Catering and Events.
View complete article as reported by Echo-Pilot's Shawn Hardy HERE.Legislative Updates
You can follow Rep. Schemel on Facebook
Rep. Schemel can be reached at:
1402 East Main Street
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 749-7384
HOUSE TO TAKE UP CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM
The “Smart Justice” initiative, which has already advanced through the House Judiciary
Committee, reforms Pennsylvania’s probation and parole system. This effort is the second
installment in the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), which began a few years ago following
the recommendations of a blue-ribbon panel of DAs, law enforcement, judges and correctional
officers. Clear data from other states illustrates that you can reduce incarceration rates and
recidivism at the same time by investing some of the savings into better probation and parole
programs. Read more about the "Smart Justice" initiative HERE
FREE MARKET LEADS TO 19% DROP IN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection recently announced that
Pennsylvania’s greenhouse gas emissions have declined by 19% over the last decade. According
to the DEP, most of the reduction is attributed to market-based changes in Pennsylvania’s electric
generation industry. As a result of an abundance of Pennsylvania natural gas, many coal-fired
electric plants have converted to gas, which produces significantly less carbon emissions.The real
hero is the free market. A plentiful supply of natural gas together with more robust systems of
distribution have resulted in decreased cost for energy output. The side benefit is that gas burns
far cleaner than its increasingly outmoded cousin: coal. Read the full report HERE
and a summary as reported on TribLive HERE
You can follow Sen. Ward on Facebook
or write to Senate Box 203030
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3030
Phone: 717-787-5490
Fax: 717-783-5192
WARD MEASURES SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITABLE GROUPS SIGNED INTO LAW
On December 27 Governor Wolf signed into law a bill containing two legislative
initiatives sponsored by Senator Ward aimed at enhancing fundraising opportunities for
local organizations whose missions are to help individuals with cancer and disabilities and
their families.h Read more HERE.Business in the Commonwealth
Gene Barr
President
THE PUSH FOR HIGHER MINIMUM WAGE IS GETTING MAXIMUM ATTENTION,
LITTLE MOVEMENT As reported on PennLive / Patriot News on December 20, 2019
"Earlier this month, the governor put the House on the clock. He said if the House didn’t
send him a minimum wage bill by the end of December, he was going to proceed with his
administration’s plan to ask the state’s regulatory review commission to consider his
proposed adjustment to overtime rules at its Jan. 31 meeting.
"Specifically, Wolf is asking the Independent Regulatory Review Commission to vote on a
rule that would phase in higher salary thresholds to qualify for overtime pay so that by 2022
salaried workers earning up to $45,500 a year would get time-and-a-half pay for any time
worked over 40 hours in a week. That threshold is now set at the federal baseline, which is
currently $23,600 but rising to almost $36,000 on Jan. 1.
"Gene Barr, president of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, said raising
the overtime threshold would do more harm to the state’s economy and businesses than the
proposed $9.50 hourly minimum wage increase would. 'The reality is this overtime rule is
really bad for us,' he said.
"'But accepting an increase in the minimum wage also carries some adverse effects of a
potential reduction in jobs, making it harder to find work for entry-level workers and those
looking to return to the workforce,' Barr said. So he can understand why the House
Republican majority is taking a close look at 'whether the positives of the bill outweigh the
negatives.'"
Headlines from the US Chamber
QUICK TAKE: YOUR PRIMER ON THE U.S.-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT (USMCA)
As reported on the US Chamber website on December 10, 2019
The Trump administration and House Democrats have reached
agreement on a path forward for consideration of the U.S.-
Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).The U.S. Chamber is
optimistic this development will open the door to Congress
approving USMCA on a bipartisan basis by the end of the year.
The USMCA brings the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into the 21st
century with updated provisions for digital trade, financial services, and agriculture trade.
For a further summary of the USMCA click HERE.Book of the Month
Julie Zhuo knows what it’s like
to find yourself in a leadership
position that you always
wanted and to suddenly start
questioning whether you’re
even capable of doing the job.
...the best leaders inspire
confidence without
attempting to appear
invulnerable.
Zhuo can teach you how to
strike this delicate balance.
The Making of a Manager is a modern field guide packed
everyday examples and transformative insights, including:
* How to tell a great manager from an average manager
(illustrations included);
* When you should look past an awkward interview and
hire someone anyway;
* How to build trust with your reports through not being a
boss;
* Where to look when you lose faith and lack the answers.
Suggested from Forbes' Rhett Powers' article "The Best Books on Leadership for 2019. Check out his
top picks of the year: HERE.Podcast of the Month
The Michael Hyatt & Company helps
overwhelmed high achievers win at work,
succeed at life, and lead with confidence.
Their mission is to give individuals the
clarity, courage, and tools needed to stop
all the frenzy and start living with focus.
Consider listening to one of their latest episodes:
How to Do One-on-One Meetings
How to Have Two Successful Careers
in One Happy Home
Top 10 Tips for Leveraging an Executive
Assistant
How to Get the Most from Coaching
5 Questions to Ask When Choosing
a Business Coach
Why You Need a Business CoachTech NEWS
Health Corner
Brought to you by
The last thing most of us want to do when we are in pain is any kind of exercise. It turns out though, that for many
painful ailments, physical therapy can effectively reduce, manage and in some cases, even eliminate pain entirely.
Moving to reduce pain.Karen Grove, D.P.T., from Meritus Total Rehab Care, says that “most patients don’t come in
for physical therapy only for pain, but also because of a loss of function.” “They may want to play golf, but can’t lift
their arm without pain or perhaps they are struggling to sleep because a particular condition is causing them to wake
up,” she says.
Physical therapy options.
According to Grove, the goal of physical therapy is for “everyone to be pain free,” but says that’s not always
possible, especially for those with chronic pain. “We teach patients how to manage episodes of increased pain,
because the end goal is for the patient to be independent in their own self-management,” she says.The primary
physical therapy interventions that help manage and relieve pain are strengthening and stretching exercises,
modalities and manual techniques, alongside patient education. A physical therapist may consider any combination
of techniques to best help the patient’s uniqueness and any recognized deficits.
Techniques may include:
*Exercise - to improve joint range of motion, muscle flexibility and strength.
*Aquatic Physical Therapy - beneficial for chronic and arthritis pain. The warm water is helpful for joint pain and
takes pressure off the body so that exercises are less painful.
*Electrical Stimulation - used in conjunction with specific, guided exercises to improve muscle function and
decrease pain.
*Heat and Ice - patients are taught how to use appropriately and most effectively.
*Taping - useful to decrease muscle spasms and joint swelling, which can cause inflammation and pain.
Taking it home.
A large portion of physical therapy is focused on educating patients, starting from the first appointment. A physical
therapist may help teach a patient how to get out of bed correctly or how best to sit in order to reduce neck and
shoulder pain. “We start with a comprehensive analysis and testing to identify the cause of pain for each patient,”
says Grove.While exercising under the guidance of a physical therapist during appointments is valuable, putting
effort, dedication and consistency into a home exercise program offers even better results. Home exercise programs
are tailored by the physical therapist for the patient’s unique situation and body composition. These programs are
designed to help patients regain independence using exercises done in the comfort of their own homes. “If you want
to improve the benefits of physical therapy, follow through with your home exercise program, get early intervention
and regularly attend your physical therapy appointments,” says Grove.
Meritus Total Rehab Care offers outpatient rehabilitation in two locations – Robinwood Professional Center, suite
201 (Purple entrance) and the new Meritus Medical Plaza at 13620 Crayton Blvd. Call 301-714-4025 or visit
meritushealth.com for more information.Board of Directors
Stan Flenner, President Charles Eckstine
Graphics Universal, Inc. MBH, Inc.
Brad Kearns, Treasurer Andy Everetts
SEK, CPAs & Advisors M&T Bank
Rachel Grimm, Vice-President John Flannery
Orrstown Bank John Allison Public House
Frank Traver, Vice-President Chris Grimm
Eagle Construction ACNB Bank
David Grove
Betsy Yumlu, Vice-President Ebenezer United Brethren
BB&T in Christ Church
Lorraine Hohl
Borough of Greencastle
Natasha Koons
F&M Trust
Dean Martin
Sunnyway Foods
Chad Murray
Antrim Township Representative
Quad State Sales and Service
Mike Reed
Manitowoc Cranes
Dr. Kendra Trail
Greencastle-Antrim School District
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